Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,607
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,361
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 287
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 78?

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

Precinct 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A woman steps into the crosswalk at Flatbush and 5th. A taxi hits her. She dies. Another woman, sixty, is struck at Flatbush and 4th. She is left unconscious, her head crushed. In three and a half years, two people have died and fifteen have been seriously injured on the streets of Precinct 78. The wounded number over a thousand. The dead do not come back. The injured carry it forever. NYC Open Data

Cars, SUVs, and taxis are the main weapons. They killed two, seriously hurt four, and left dozens with broken bodies. Bikes and motorcycles also draw blood, but the carnage comes on four wheels.

The System Responds—Slowly

The city promises change. The Department of Transportation says Flatbush Avenue “doesn’t work for anyone. Almost 70,000 daily bus riders are stuck waiting too long for slow buses, drivers are caught in a mess of traffic, and pedestrians are left crossing intersections clogged with vehicles.” DOT statement

The plan: center-running bus lanes, boarding islands, fewer car lanes. A corridor for people, not just cars. “Our proposal would address each of these issues and create a world-class, welcoming corridor for everyone,” says DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. Commissioner Rodriguez’s proposal

But the work is not done. The city has not shared the block-by-block plan. Parking may stay. The bus lanes may not be protected. The danger remains for those on foot and bike. Since 2019, 55 people have been killed or severely injured on Flatbush Avenue alone. Flatbush Avenue toll

The Role of Precinct 78

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target crash hotspots. They can act—if they choose to see the problem.

What Comes Next

Every day without action is another day of risk. The city must finish the Flatbush redesign, protect bus lanes, and harden crossings. The precinct must crack down on speeding and failure to yield. Local leaders must hear from you.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Take Action

Citations

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Other Representatives

Robert Carroll
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: AlexaAviles
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 78 Police Precinct 78 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78

SUV Unsafe Speed Causes Left-Turn Crash

A speeding SUV changed lanes improperly and collided with a sedan making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:04 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was traveling north, changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The sedan was making a left turn at the time. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the SUV's part. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right rear bumper. The 24-year-old male SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and driving north as well. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Ejected After Traffic Control Disregarded

A woman pedaled west on Union Street. She missed the sign. Head met pavement. Blood pooled. Her helmet held, but her body broke. She stayed awake as the street fell silent. The bike survived. She did not, not fully.

A 41-year-old woman riding a bicycle westbound near 901 Union Street in Brooklyn was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist 'disregarded traffic control,' leading to the crash. She was described as 'conscious' but suffered 'severe bleeding' from the head. The narrative notes, 'The sign was missed. She flew, struck head-first. Her helmet held. Blood pooled.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and the report does not cite any other contributing behaviors. The focus remains on the failure to observe traffic control devices, as documented by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries to the 32-year-old female cyclist. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Atlantic Avenue near Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma but remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling northwest and was passing when it collided with the bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no helmet listed as contributing factor. The collision’s cause centers on the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and yield, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two Sedans Collide on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at night. Both vehicles were traveling west when one changed lanes and struck the other’s left front quarter panel. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:52 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling west were involved. One driver was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the first vehicle and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Two female passengers, ages 50 and 62, were injured with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The injuries occurred to occupants seated in the rear seats. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision highlights driver errors in lane changing and close passing as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist in Brooklyn

An SUV collided with a helmeted bicyclist traveling east on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cite improper passing and lane usage by the bicyclist as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Dodge SUV on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:20. The SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper struck the center back end of the bicyclist's e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV driver had no reported license or occupant information. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 30-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after colliding head-on with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inexperience and following too closely, left the rider in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:35 on 4 Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 moped and a 2018 Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 30-year-old female, was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining injuries to her entire body and was found in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver’s license status was not reported. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behavior was listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Right Turn Hits Bicyclist on 4 Avenue

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as cause.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:15 when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused visible damage to the sedan's right front bumper. The driver’s error in yielding right-of-way directly led to the bicyclist’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on 4 Avenue

A box truck struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Brooklyn Crash

A sedan driver suffered head injuries after colliding with two parked vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the front and left sides of the vehicles. The driver was conscious but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 a.m. A 29-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle struck two parked sedans. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan's center front end and left front bumper impacted the parked vehicles, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of one parked car as well. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Helmeted Bicyclist

A helmeted bicyclist suffered a concussion after an SUV passed too closely and struck him while making a right turn in Brooklyn. The collision caused head injuries and vehicle damage, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and passing distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 620 Vanderbilt Avenue at 13:57. A bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2017 Hyundai SUV, also traveling east and previously parked, made a right turn and struck the bike. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and head injury while wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed, but the incident underscores critical driver errors in maintaining safe passing distance and lane discipline, directly causing the bicyclist's injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred at Atlantic Avenue, involving driver inattention and rider confusion. The rider was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a crash at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:00 PM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The rider, who was the driver of the e-bike traveling east and going straight ahead, suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly notes the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. This collision highlights driver inattention as a critical factor, combined with confusion on the part of the bicyclist, resulting in a violent impact that ejected the rider and caused significant injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Partially Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

An unlicensed e-bike driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on 4 Avenue. The crash caused abrasions and serious injury, highlighting confusion and errors by the e-bike rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 15:20. An 18-year-old female e-bike driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was partially ejected after colliding with a 2024 sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike driver sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' twice as contributing factors, indicating rider error and confusion. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed e-bike operation and rider confusion amid vehicle maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rear-Ends Bike on East Drive

A female e-scooter driver struck a male cyclist from behind on East Drive in Brooklyn. The collision caused facial abrasions to the e-scooter rider. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on East Drive in Brooklyn. A female e-scooter driver traveling north collided with a male cyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter striking the center back end of the bike. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity on shared paths.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Struck While Parked by Flatbed Truck

A parked SUV in Brooklyn was hit on its left side by an eastbound flatbed truck. The impact injured a 69-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing bruises and upper leg trauma. Driver distraction was cited as the crash cause.

According to the police report, a 2007 Ford SUV was parked westbound in Brooklyn near 168 14 Street when it was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a 2021 Ford flatbed truck traveling eastbound. The flatbed driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV carried a 69-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat who sustained contusions and upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in Virginia. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Bicyclist Turning Improperly in Brooklyn

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV made an improper right turn at unsafe speed in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury. The crash occurred at 9:09 AM near 9th Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:09 AM in Brooklyn near 341 9th Street. A 29-year-old female bicyclist traveling west was struck on her left side doors by a 2024 Honda SUV making a right turn. The SUV driver was cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the bicyclist's part. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bike showed no damage. The police report highlights driver errors, specifically the SUV driver's improper turning maneuver and unsafe speed, as central causes of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by E-Bike on 8 Avenue

An 81-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 8 Avenue was struck by an e-bike. She suffered a fractured and dislocated face injury. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. An 81-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when struck by an e-bike traveling westbound. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the e-bike operator. Both vehicles involved were Citibikes traveling straight ahead, with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash highlights systemic dangers from e-bike operators failing to yield and ignoring traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Collision on Flatbush Avenue Injures Two

Two occupants suffered injuries in a multi-sedan crash on Flatbush Avenue. The driver and front passenger endured shock and bodily harm. A defective accelerator was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting vehicle malfunction in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:34. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, a 41-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, was also injured and in shock, with chest injuries noted. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The report identifies a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a vehicle malfunction played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tire Failure Sends Passenger to Hospital on 4th Avenue

A sedan slammed into a stopped pick-up on 4th Avenue. Tire failure triggered the crash. A 74-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Shock and pain followed.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped pick-up truck at 18:43. The crash left the sedan’s front passenger, a 74-year-old woman, with abdominal and pelvic trauma, shock, and pain. The report lists tire failure or inadequate tires as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s driver was licensed and driving straight. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim actions are cited as factors. The police report focuses on the tire failure that led to the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Motorbike and Sedan Collide in Brooklyn Crash

A motorbike and sedan collided on 89 9 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The motorbike driver was ejected and sustained abrasions. The sedan driver reported whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on 89 9 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 JIAJUE motorbike and a 2021 Tesla sedan. The motorbike driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious but injured. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female, suffered whiplash and remained inside her vehicle. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the drivers. The motorbike was traveling east going straight ahead, while the sedan was making a left turn. Impact occurred at the motorbike's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 74-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver’s failure to yield and passing too closely endangered the pedestrian outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:32 in Brooklyn near 230 Flatbush Avenue. A Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the driver’s 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the collision. The data highlights driver error in maneuvering and failure to yield as the primary causes of this injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04